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SOLAR INSOLATION (1 MONTH)

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These maps show where and how much sunlight fell on Earth's surface
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during the time period indicated. Scientists call this measure solar insolation.
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Knowing how much of the Sun's energy reaches the surface helps scientists
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understand weather and climate patterns as well as patterns of plant growth
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around our world. Solar insolation maps are also useful to engineers who The Arctic is Absorbing More Sunlight
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into electricity to power appliances in our homes and work places.

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Imagery produced by the NASA Earth
Observations team based on FLASHFlux
data. FLASHFlux data are produced
using CERES observations convolved
with MODIS measurements from both the
Terra and Aqua satellite. Data provided
by the FLASHFlux team, NASA Langley
Research Center.

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